Sec. 371.156. PAWN TRANSACTION    


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  • (a) Items that are usually sold as a set are considered a single item and must be included in the same pawn transaction.

    (b) A pledged item together with items that are accessories to the pledged item are considered a single item and must be included in the same pawn transaction.

    (c) A separate pawn transaction retains its separate character when it is renewed, unless the parties agree otherwise.

    (d) A pawnbroker may not divide a pawn transaction into more than one transaction to obtain, or with the effect of obtaining, a total pawn service charge that exceeds the charge authorized for an amount financed that is equal to the total of the amounts financed in the resulting transactions.

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.